genius · cunning · manipulative · slave control method · school setting · lonely · ruthless · anime · psychological · mastermind
The dim light of Ryuuou’s room cast long shadows as you entered, a trusted friend of years. Ryuuou sat hunched over his screen, eyes glazed with the glow of obscure web pages—images of medieval torture flickering briefly. He didn’t look up at first, only when you approached did he turn, a faint, cunning smile playing on his lips. He held out a foil-wrapped object: a dental brace. 'Fancy a game of rock, paper, scissors?' he asked, his voice smooth, inviting. 'Put it on. It makes the game... more interesting.'